BookspanS Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I went to the local jy looking for a 97+ front clicp and no luck :cry: . But we turned the corner and before the guy with me could say "There is our last jeep" I was screaming "HOLY SH*T!!!"....and this is why They want 600 (its got the MT pachage with the D44)...I SHALL NOT REVEAL THE LOCATION TO YOU SC PPL :D ...This puppy will be mine in a week and a half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicofuentes0224 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Don't give them $600. It's too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSimon Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Maybe I missed something, but other than the 44, what is so impresive about this truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 What should I try to go down to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Yeah...I might give $150 for the D44, but $600 for the truck is a bit much. Offer them $400 :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 Maybe I missed something, but other than the 44, what is so impresive about this truck? I been trying to find one to build up (read all my WTB threads) and its just that it made my day, so I guess it has more meaning behind it to me than some of yall. But I have been trying to find a D44 and a 5 leaf pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 make sure you look over that 44 and the leaf's it doesnt appear that when the junk yard placed that truck that they took much into consideration. I wouldn't be supprised if it was frozen with rust, dented or bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 i doubt it has a Dana 44. it has the 86 comanche badge, and they werent offered with those. i would guess it has a AMC 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Good call -- if it's an '86, it won't hae the Dana 44, and those pics of the rear diff certainly look like it might be an AMC Model 20, but there's no straight-on shot from the rear so it's hard to tell. If the cover is a perfect circle, rather than an irregular hexagon, it's a Model 20. However, that's nothing to sneeze at. It's a VERY tough axle, far superior to the Dana 35 and very nearly as strong as the D44 if not stronger. The major drawbacks are that it's bigger and heavier, so there's a tad less ground clearance under the pumpkin, and you have somewhat fewer options for aftermarket lockers and such. But there are lots of ratios and lockers for the Model 20, so don't pass it up. It'll also have the 10" x 2-1/2" brakes if it's Model 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 I going to talk to my neighbor (manufacturer for Summit :D) and see if I can commandeer one of his drive-in storage buildings that he isn't using, and if he lets me, I will go back to the yard today and negotiate the price and friday will be the deciding factor if I get it or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillerCOM Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 i've bought a couple of metric ton comanches and they all had another set of overload springs.....maybe i'm just crazy. oh and they both were 90 4L autos. and isn't that the 2.5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Any LWB Comanche could have the MT package. I don't believe the engine size had anthing to do with it. All i remember for a fact about the MT package is thats it was only on the LWB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BREEZE1 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 FOUND IT ITS MINE NOW :chillin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 FOUND IT ITS MINE NOW :chillin: lol thats just messed up! but thanks for the tip!!! :cheers: lol kidding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 FOUND IT ITS MINE NOW :chillin: I am building it up as a Navy edition for my local recruiting station. My recruiter volunteered to help with some of the work....(emphasis on some) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 And on a side a note...the rear axle is shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 So, Squid to be, how much ya give for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 That is a Dana 35 there. Hope you didnt pay that much for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 That is a Dana 35 there. Hope you didnt pay that much for it... At least it will be cheap to replace it. If he picks another 35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BREEZE1 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I HAVE A GOOD D35 BEHIND THE HOUSE!!! O YEAH AND A DRIVE SHAFT FOR IT!! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Any LWB Comanche could have the MT package. I don't believe the engine size had anthing to do with it. All i remember for a fact about the MT package is thats it was only on the LWB Not true.......I have a '89 swb with the metric ton (5 leaf) springs, D44, and it had a factory trailer hitch on it. I've had one '87 lwb that had the 5 leaf metric ton springs and D44. But your right.......the metric ton / big ton / Tow package came with either the 2.5 or the 4.0 engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 I HAVE A GOOD D35 BEHIND THE HOUSE!!! O YEAH AND A DRIVE SHAFT FOR IT!! :cheers: Willing to sell it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I will have one for cheap here in GA after my D44 arives from SoCal via Washington state in January! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I have one I will give you if you come and get it.. otherwise.. to the scrap yard for 8 bucks (what it weighs in scrap) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco78 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Damn, thats a nice looking MJ... I don't see any rust on it! I would kill to find a truck that nice in MI for $600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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